2020 Skoda Superb SE L TDI S-A 2.0L Diesel · DA20 ABO

The vehicle currently fails the roadworthiness test. The most recent DVSA examination on 10 April 2026 at 263,944 miles returned a fail with no defects recorded, which indicates an administrative or presentation failure rather than a documented mechanical fault. Prior to this, the Superb passed cleanly at 179,515 miles on 17 April 2025 and again at 86,672 miles on 24 April 2024. The maintenance trend shows no advisory or defect history across three consecutive tests, so the available record is stable rather than worsening, though the latest failure leaves the car legally unroadworthy until rectified. The mileage pattern is exceptional for a six-year-old car. Between the April 2024 test at 86,672 miles and April 2025 at 179,515 miles the vehicle covered 92,843 miles in twelve months. By April 2026 it reached 263,944 miles, adding a further 84,429 miles in the following year. That averages roughly 44,000 miles per annum, far above typical private use and consistent with sustained motorway or fleet operation. The sparse three-entry history shows clean passes but offers no visibility of consumable replacement intervals. A buyer should physically verify why the April 2026 test failed despite no defects logged, as the DVLA refusal may stem from missing documentation, number plate, or emissions equipment presentation. Given the high annual distance, inspect front suspension arms and bushes, driveshaft gaiters, and turbocharger oil seals for premature wear. Check brake disc thickness and caliper slide function, since sustained high-speed use accelerates rotor deformation. Examine the underbody and sills for structural corrosion, particularly around subframe mounts and exhaust hangers exposed to winter salting. Confirm the timing belt and dual-mass flywheel service history, as 263,944 miles likely exceeds Skoda's interval. The DSG gearbox fluid change record should be demanded before purchase.